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2081

Which security measure, implemented as either hardware or software, is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a computer network?

2082

Which authentication factor relies on an item that is exclusively owned and controlled by the legitimate user?

2083

What is a "honeypot" in network security?

A A type of firewall. B A decoy computer system set up to attract and trap attackers, allowing security personnel to study their methods. C A secure server where honey is stored. D D) A system for storing passwords.

2084

What is the main goal of a firewall "egress filtering" policy?

2085

What does a Universal Second Factor (U2F) device do?

A It is a standard for creating strong passwords. B It is a standard, now part of FIDO2, that enables a single physical security key to be used as a second factor across many different online services. C It is a universal remote control for your TV. D It is a type of biometric scanner.

2086

In a "session hijacking" attack, the attacker:

A Hijacks a user's physical computer. B Steals a user's valid session ID or cookie to gain unauthorized access to a web application. C Ends a user's session, forcing them to log out. D Takes over a video conference session.

2087

The RSA algorithm's security is based on the computational difficulty of what mathematical problem?

2088

What is the fundamental purpose of a network firewall?

A To act as a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network, like the internet. B To detect and remove viruses from a computer. C To speed up internet traffic. D To encrypt all network communications.

2089

The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime is significant because it is:

A A law that only applies to the city of Budapest. B The first international treaty seeking to address computer crime by harmonizing national laws and improving international cooperation. C A regulation for the European Union only. D A treaty that has been rejected by most countries.

2090

A "stateful" firewall is more advanced than a packet-filtering firewall because it:

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